Major DELAYS on north-west motorway after LORRY pile up

DELAYS: Huge tailbacks on the M6 southbound after a three-vehicle crash

The lanes are closed on the southbound road between junction 23 and 20. Police have warned of long delays as they wait to recover a HGV involved in the collision. Two lorries and a car were reportedly involved in the smash, and paramedics have been sent to the scene.

Highways England said: “There are severe delays on the M6 southbound between J23 and J20.

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“There is a collision involving multiple vehicles on the M6 southbound between J21 and J20 closing 3 of (4) lanes. “Delays of 2 hours have been reported on the approach. “Road users intending on using this section of road are advised to allow plenty of extra time for their journey and to consider alternative routes (if possible).”

Police reopened another lane just after 4.30pm but warned there would be severe delays.

Highways England said all lanes were reopened by 5.30pm but stressed there would be residual delays of 90 minutes.